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A view of Brussels: PD.682-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A view of Brussels

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Saftleven, Herman

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Notes

History note: Curt Otto (Lugt 611c); (Colnaghi no. A. 5638); Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 213 mm
Width: 331 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, brown and grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: De Stadt brussel
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.682-1963
Primary reference Number: 5167
Lugt: 611c
Lugt: 1405a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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